Mediabrands
Associate Director, Communications Design
New York, New York, United States. Posted 6 months ago
The role
The Associate Director, Communications Design orchestrates the Communications Plan and its details. You will oversee the translation of the idea approach into detailed communications architecture and manage the delivery of next generation plans.
What you will do
- Oversees the development of the detailed communications plan to power the idea
- Present the Connections Design holistic approach to relevant stakeholders
- Manage the outputs of day-to-day requirements and workflow of the client
- Present client education program around Communications Design relevant marketplace trends
- Oversee the management and training of design team in communications planning fundamentals
- Spearhead the best practice application of planning approach using key tools and techniques
- Write and manage outputs from RFP submissions from the Design discipline
- Contribute to client Key Performance Indicator (KPI) delivery
- Contribute to Specialty Business Units (SBU) growth and client profitability
- Contribute to new business as required
Required qualifications
- Experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)
- Ability to delegate and oversee direct reports
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Nice to have
- 6+ years relevant experience with 3+ years managing or developing staff
- Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment
- Proven problem-solving ability
- Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
About the company
Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. The agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment across 90+ markets.